Owen Temple

Liberal Democrat District and County Councillor for Consett North and campaigner in Consett, Blackhill & Shotley Bridge

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This morning I received a pocket guide of Liberal Democrat policies. It’s designed for anyone who wants to know more about our policies.

Many people are “born into” their political party and it doesn’t matter what the policies are. They just support the party like they support their football team - through thick and thin, excellent or rubbish.

Politics isn’t best practised that way. We get the chance to shape and influence policy. When we cry “foul” the party has to listen.

 Of course, no party has a monopoly of truth and we all have aspects of policy where we are not completely in tune with party thinking. The key question is, “Broadly speaking does this party head in the direction I want to take?”

So if you want to know if The Liberal Democrats are heading in the direction you want to take, click this link. pocket_guide_may_2008_final.pdf .

I look forward to your comments and any debate we can generate.

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